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Scenes from Colton Point, Presque Isle. Ohiopyle, Hickory Run, and Rickett's Glen state parks in PA.

PA State Parks

25 Must-See PA State Parks

Rusty Glessner - February 29, 2024 0

This collage features four images related to the 2024 total solar eclipse visible in Pennsylvania. The top left image is a map highlighting the path of the eclipse across Pennsylvania with a prominent arrow indicating the direction of the moon's shadow. The top right image shows a partial phase of the eclipse with the moon covering a significant portion of the sun. The bottom left is a dramatic photograph of the total eclipse, where the moon completely obscures the sun, leaving only the glowing corona visible around a black circle. The bottom right image captures the excitement of the event with a group of people, including children wearing protective eclipse glasses, looking up at the sky in anticipation and awe.

PA Fairs and Festivals

The April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in PA | A Viewers’...

Rusty Glessner - February 27, 2024 0

A collage of four images showcasing attractions in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania: Top left shows a dinosaur skeleton exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History; top right displays a creative arrangement of Heinz ketchup bottles in the shape of a larger bottle at the Heinz History Center; bottom left features three elephants near a watering hole at the Pittsburgh Zoo; and bottom right is an aerial view of PNC Park during a baseball game with the city skyline in the background.

PA Counties

26 Must-See Attractions in Allegheny County

Rusty Glessner - February 25, 2024 0

A collage of four images captures the essence of the Somerset County Maple Taste and Tour. The first photo shows a wooden sugar shack with smoke rising from its chimney, indicating the maple syrup production inside. The second image features two individuals working inside the sugar house, monitoring the syrup boiling process on a shiny evaporator. The third picture highlights a maple tree with a sap bucket attached, alongside an event sign promoting the Maple Weekend schedule. Lastly, an array of maple products is displayed, including syrup bottles, pancake mix, and confections, showcasing the delicious outcomes of the syrup-making tradition.

PA Fairs and Festivals

Somerset County Maple Taste & Tour Weekends: A Sweet Tradition

Rusty Glessner - February 22, 2024 0

A four-photo collage of Braddock's Battlefield History Center near Pittsburgh, featuring the building's exterior with its name on the facade, an indoor display of a historical battle scene diorama, a brass cannon exhibit, and a case of rusted artifacts from the Battle of the Monongahela. Each image captures a different aspect of the museum's offerings, from its architecture to the detailed presentations of historical artifacts.

PA Museums

Exploring Braddock’s Battlefield History Center Near Pittsburgh

Rusty Glessner - February 17, 2024 0

A collage of four images featuring notable attractions in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The top left picture shows the iconic D.G. Yuengling & Son brewery building, a red brick structure with white trim windows, decorated with American flags and a church spire in the background. The top right image displays a large stone with a plaque commemorating Muhammad Ali as a three-time heavyweight champion, set in a serene wooded area. The bottom left photo captures a classic car garage with shiny vintage cars, including a green 1950s convertible, surrounded by automotive memorabilia. The bottom right image depicts tourists on a coal mine tour, seated in a mine car as they descend into the dimly lit depths of the earth.

PA Counties

7 Must-See Attractions in Schuylkill County

Rusty Glessner - February 9, 2024 0

PA Museums

Exploring the Living Dead Museum Near Pittsburgh

Rusty Glessner - February 8, 2024 0

A collage of four images showcasing the Bob Webber Trail in Tiadaghton State Forest, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania: A person in a red sweatshirt and orange beanie stretches out on a wooden bench, overlooking a snowy vista with a panoramic view of the mountains. An informative signboard under a sheltered kiosk detailing the Bob Webber Trail, with photos and descriptions of the trail's features and hiking information. A wintery scene of the forest along the trail with patches of snow on the ground amidst leafless trees and evergreens. The same person in the red sweatshirt and orange beanie stands on a rocky outcrop, looking out over a river valley from a high vantage point.

PA Hiking/Biking Trails

Hiking the Bob Webber Trail in Lycoming County

Rusty Glessner - February 6, 2024 0